Our relationships with our technical devices are diverse. They accompany us for years, and over time, questions may arise or decisions need to be made. With the Helpdesk for Humans and Technology, Enter Technikwelt Solothurn offers a contact point to answer these questions or simplify decisions.
Just come by Enter Technikwelt or submit a non-binding, free inquiry online.
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Mediate
Are you looking for a specific device or are you looking for a buyer for your collection? We connect you with buyers and sellers of historical technology.
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Research
We search for the appropriate stories for your object. Whether it's for a company anniversary, a repair, or personal research.
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Appraise
We evaluate the significance of your technical treasures. For our appraisals, we have a broad network of experts and comprehensive documentation.
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Repair
Is your favorite piece broken? We give your old devices a second life.
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Rent
We provide our objects for your event. Let us know what you are looking for, and we will contact you with suggestions and availability.
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Submit Objects
Thank you for entrusting us with your object. Our collection is already very well equipped. If you still have something that we might be missing, let us know.
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Digitize
We have a wide range of old and new playback devices and can transfer almost all analog media carriers to current media.
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Share Knowledge
Do you have a lot of knowledge, have worked with one of our objects, or know anecdotes about exhibited exhibits?
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Help out in our technician group
Have you worked in a technical profession or acquired technical skills in another way that you would like to pass on to future generations?
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Operational Support
Are you interested in supporting the Enter Technikwelt and getting actively involved? Then join our dedicated team of volunteers.
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Repairing is always worth it. «Old» technical devices like radios, televisions, or record players usually have a high degree of functionality and durability. We ensure that your device continues to work for the next years and decades.
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Our experts specialize in repairing technical devices up until the turn of the century, i.e. until the 1990s.
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In our laboratory, we have new and very old playback devices for all kinds of audio and visual media.
Here is a list of the currently available devices:- Edison Phonograph (wax cylinders)
- Gramophone (shellac records)
- Steel wire (magnetic recording on wire)
- «Normal» record player (vinyl records, 7 or 12 inches)
- Tape recorders (music cassettes, tape reels)
- DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
- Film projectors for Normal8, Super8, and 16mm films
- Video8 / Betacam recorder
- Video2000 recorder
- Digital8 / DV recorder
- Floppy disks
- Mini-DV
- VHS / S-VHS recorder
- Laserdisc
- Video-CD
- More are planned
